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BT12 HMK

2012 Volkswagen California

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,546 mi
Last recorded55,546 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen California49,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 HMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 55,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 52,661 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 50,849 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 48,170 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 45,152 miles

exhaust system silencer boxes corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 42,828 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 40,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 36,903 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 30,575 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 30,545 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55 R17 103Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55 R17 103Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 23,667 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low

How Reliable is the Volkswagen California?

Based on 80,899 MOT tests across 8,815 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
5,205
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 348
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
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BT12 HMK is a 2012 Volkswagen California in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 49,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT12 HMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen California typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen California is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT12 HMK registered?

BT12 HMK is a 2012 Volkswagen California, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is BT12 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 HMK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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